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About this property

Timber Framed Very Warm Clean And Comfortable Gite. This cottage/gite is in a rural setting.

A beautiful 3 double bedroom timber framed detached gite, all with double beds, the master with en suite to include a bath, located in Gathemo, a small village in the heart of Normandy, and over looking fields. Being English owned, you can expect the usual home from home comforts like unlimited wi-fi/ satellite tv etc. Fire detector in kitchen area and top of the landing.

With-in easy distance from ferry ports, 1 hr from Caen & St Marlo, 2hrs from Le Harve and approx 6 hrs from Calais if you prefer a longer drive with cheaper ferry crossing. Local airport dinard 1 hour 20 minutes from gathemo pick up available plus loan of a car if required

Local amenities within walking distance are a patisserie and bar/convenience store. 7k away is the village of Sourdeval with plenty of shops and 13k is the town of Vire. (Ideal for more shopping (6 supermarkets, numerous restaurants/bars etc.) and an aquatic centre with children's slide/pool etc to keep the kids entertained).

If there is any way I can improve my gite please let me know this is a small family business that I won't people to enjoy there stay.

Bathrooms

Main bathroom large shower with jets and seat, and radio etc. velux window .En suite with bath. velux window.See pics

Heating

Electric heating throughout.Hot water tank.

Entertainment

Local towns, cinema, bowling, pubs, swimming, restaurants and take aways.

Beach and zoos and many tourist sites within 1 hour travelling.

Historically towns and cathedrals, walks, lakes, golf and much more.

See local information.

Garden and outside

Small sitting area.

This winter ready for 2019 there will be a large decking area with seating and barbecue built as suggested by previous guests.

This will be ready for the start of spring it will also include raised flower beds and a drying area.

Parking and garages

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Visitor suitability

From 2 people enjoying are master bedroom with en suite to full family of 6, children of any age the property boasts a en suite bath room and separate shower room.

We have something in the area for all ages from walks, markets, historical towns to beaches and fun fairs. See local information.

We are in a small village with a bar and bakery and a great old church and market days.

Our summer starts mid spring to mid October, some wet days but mostly sunny to hot at times.

Air is clean no pollution, and a million stars at night (see pics).

Information about any additional facilities

Chanel islands easy asses from are local beaches. Paris easy to get to by train from our local town. Walks, restaurants, local sites too many to mention all within an hour from the gite. It's all here and assessable.

Golf

Walking

Name/number of nearest marked trail: Several walking lanes near by

Watersports

About the Owner/Advertiser, Mr Brian Salmon

I live on site so easy to solve problems or help; I live in a small village with a cafe and a bakery and just a short distance from 2 towns, a lake and a golf course.<br/><br/>We are situated mid Normandy giving easy acsses to a range of activities for all ages from walkers, markets, cinema, pleasure beaches, zoo's, historic towns and beaches all within 1 hour traveling.<br/><br/>There is lots of information in the gite and I have a lot of local knowledge to give if required.

Year property purchased

2015

Why this location?

The location is just 1 hour to all beaches, Mont St Michel, zoo, leisure park and easy acsses to Paris via train from Vire. The channel islands are easy acsses able from Granville which is 45 minutes away so can be done in a day trip.

We are very centrally located in Normandy, we might be classed as a sleepy village by some which is nice but we've got everything close by to cover all ages - please read some of the comments we've had this year. From local knowledge to great days out.

I've just completed my first year renting my gite, from the response I've had I think it's gone ok I've tried to listen to all comments and do what was required to make the gite what people won't when they come to stay. I've even got some bookings for next year including 1 rebooking from this year.

I'm installing a decking area with a barbecue this winter ready for next year.

Unique benefits of property

It is new built with 3 double bedrooms, full kitchen, open plan living & 1 bedroom is en suite, central heating throughout, off road parking and in village.

Kitchen has washer, fridge, cooker and microwave, a full set of sauce pans and utensils. Master bedroom has wardrobes, bed side cabinets and en suite bathroom with free standing bath, the 2 additional bedrooms are double with drawers and bedside cabinets. The main bathroom has a shower with body jets radio and seat. The main living area is open plan living including seating tv and dining area seating 6.

Outside is table and chairs (seats 6). I intend to upgrade the outside area for next year by adding a deck area with seating & barbecue.

The village is a quite area with a bakery and cafe were meals are available fresh daily (highly recommended by recent visitors) a beautiful old church and the local Marie. We have a golf corse and a beautifull lake 10 mins away and if you like fishing Lac de Val is only 5 mins away.

The Owner Recommends

A quick summary of the area around the gite

We have 2 local towns both have a market day each week, we have a local lake which has water sports in the summertime, during the spring and summer. Souderval a local town has magnificent flowers and a new park area for all the family. We have zoos, pleasure and water parks, and even a reptile centre, beaches and historical sites all within a hour or less from the gite, something for all ages from peace and quiet to all day fun all year round.

We even have a local golf course and fishing lake if you won't to catch the big ones that don't get away, just 5 minutes from the gite.

For more infermation please check below

Paris by train

You can get a direct train to Paris from our local train station in Vire from 6.30 in the morning getting you in Paris by just after 9 am giving you a full day out, return trains all day till 8.30 in the evening.

Le Mont Saint Michel

This is a cathedral, fortress in the sea - a must see for all the family only 1 hour from the gite it has huge historical value showing how it's changed over the centuries, and the views are to die for.Don't forget to see the cows my daughter will recommend you see them ( see pics ).Gift shops and restaurants to suit all ages well worth a visit.

You have to pay for parking, which then gives you a 5 minute bus to the island were there are many gift shops and restaurants as you follow the cobblestone roads to the top and cathedral access (there is a small fee) something for the whole family but allow a full day as there to much to see.

Zoo Campreepus

This is 1 of 2 zoos we have within 40 mins of the gite. There is everything there a beautiful site easy access not expensive.

Not just animals, soft play areas, food and gift shops.

A fun day out for all the family, all ages welcome.

La Cite de La Mer

This is an ocean park at Cherbourg about 1 hour 10 from the gite and there is everything from a submarine which you can explore to a huge amount of sea life well worth seeing. Easy access good parking, and not expensive - again a full day out for all the family, something for all ages.

L'aventure en pleine nature

This is an adventure park and village that has everything from zip line, climbing, boating, walks, bouncing castle, carting horses, farm, shops & food, just too much to mention. A must see if you like outdoor activities, or you just won't to wear the kids out. About 50 minutes from the gite.

1 day is not enough time to enjoy it all.

Jersey, Guernsey

Just a ferry ride away from Granville only 50 minutes from the gite.

In the summer you can be on the beautiful islands via 1 of the day trips available from Granville. Easy to get too and a great day out or overnight stay if you enjoy it too much. A must do if you have time.

Granville is also are closest beach

Ange Michel

If you like amusement parks, this is the place to go it's got it all - from roller coasters to small play areas, great day out for all ages .7D cinema. Open from April to end September.Plenty to see, gift shops food etc.Easy access good parking and about 1 hour from the gite

Bayeux and Bayeux Tapestry

A must see it's amassing, the museum is full to much too mention, memorial site for for the world wars.If you like history, you are a world war buff or just love old cathedrals it's a must see.

"It's amazing" - some of the comments I received - not had chance to go myself yet but hope to soon. Just over 1 hour from the gite.

Museums

There are a lot of museums close by from war gallery, granite, water mill, pottery, and lots more. All within an hour from the gite.

Well recommended by my daughter she's in to most of them with her school.

Wine picking and tasting

We have some wine tasting near by not as much as some areas but I've been told well worth a visit.

Go karts

Go carts for all ages, a good track for the fast and the slow only 20 minutes away from the gite.Highly recommended by all and open most of the year round.

Good parking, can be a bit expensive if you have too much fun.

Saint Malo

A local beautiful town, very historic sea side town with cobbled streets in the old town surrounded by the castle walls, the harbour has a gallon you can visit and lots more.

It's a very busy place very popular so parking can be difficult but with my experience go early, it's a good day out as there is a lot to do there.

Just over an hour from the gite - well worth a visit.

Vire and Soudaval

Are local towns, both have good shops.Vire largest town and market day Friday, with a church and museum, it also as a swimming pool, bowling and a cinema (some times English shows).Large play areas and a huge range of clothes shops, restaurants, Chinese, kebabs etc.15 minutes from the gite.

Soudaval is known as the flower town very beautiful, again a large church, shops and most of what you would need.10 mins from the gite.Information centre English speaking.

Lac de Val

A fishing lake in Gathemo, run by Dave and his wife Eve, see pics.The picture shows Dave with a 41lb 10 ounce fish just one of many - well worth a days fishing.Please check availability as I am always busy.

5 Reviews

9.9/10

Cleanliness: 9.8

Comfort: 9.8

Condition: 10

Facilities: 9.8

Local Amenities: 9.6

Setting: 10

Value for Money: 10

9.7 / 10Mr R. Hamilton5 October, 2018

My wife and I and son had a lovely time in the gite. It is in a quiet but friendly village with a bread and cake shop to die for,there is also a small friendly bar and mini market. It is central for anywhere in Normandy including the Normandy landing Beeches and the museum and cemetery dedicated to the allied troops which are a must to visit along with the most impressive Bayeux tapestry. We also took the train from Vire which is a large town 15 minutes away to Paris. We took the 8.30am train which arrived in Paris bang on time. we also visited the Mount st San Michael which is about one hour and 15 minutes drive just over the border with Brittainy which is well worth the trip. We are booking again for two weeks next year as one week was not long enough. Everything went like clockwork thanks to the owner Brian who gave us all the directions of the places to visit, approximate travel times and where to eat. Thank you Brian for a wonderful week. Ray, Sheila and John

Owner response

Thanks for your comments I appreciate your honesty I will adress the issues you have noted before we reopen in 2019 .I will also be adding a decking area with barbecue for the new season .Thanks for rebooking for this year ,and extending your stay for 2 weeks so you can see all the areas you missed last year .Look forward to seeing you in a April Thanks Brian

10 / 10Gillespie Family21 August, 2018

Hi myself my wife and three older teenage girls stayed at Brian’s Gite this summer and found it to be a fantastic house in a great setting . It looks out over the fields and woodland which is lovely when sleeping upstairs with the windows wide open . As there is no light from village the views of the stars are amazing .
Brian is a great host and gave us endless things to go and do in the area ,the beach is a hour away there are great walks and you get a great feel for French small village life in Normandy . All in all it is a lovely Gite in a lovely small village and a great place to relax away from the busy life’s we all lead !!
Thanks again Brian
Gillespie Family

10 / 10PR20 August, 2018

The gite is just as described - a very nice, spacious, well equipped new build. Brian the owner is really hospitable and helpful, and has great knowledge of the region.
Gathemo is a sleepy village with friendly locals and a great bakery! It’s rural location gives lovely views, good walks locally and dark skies at night so it’s brilliant for stargazers.
There is a choice of bustling towns with markets, supermarkets, and restaurants just a short drive away.
There are lots of activities and places of interest close by, plus opportunities to travel further if you want to - Paris by train, or a visit to The Channel Islands are both possible day trips. We enjoyed two weeks here and found Brian’s gite to be a great base for visiting just about anywhere our Normandy Guide Book recommends.

9.8 / 10PK6 August, 2018

The gite is set in a small quiet town with a great boulangerie and bar-tabac that is also a small convenience store

The owners of the bar-tabac, along with the locals and ex-pays, were really friendly and made us feel really welcome - they were great with our 6 and 4yr old

There is a large town around 10mins drive away for a larger shop and many bars and restaurants.

There are so many activities and places to visit all within easy reach from Gathemo and this Gite really was the ideal place for our base for the week

The Gite owner, Brian, is a great bloke - friendly, welcomming and really helpful with local knowledge

The booking process was very easy with excellent communications with Brian

We travelled from the UK via Dover-Calais due to the lower ferry prices - this meant a 4.5hr drive to the Gite with 3 toll points, but the drive was easy with plenty of places to stop and stretch your legs

His Gite is very comfortable, new and very well furnished and we would certainly plan another stay